Bike to the 500: FAQ and All You Need To Know

What is the timeline for Sunday?Celebration at City Market west plaza 7a - 9aWelcome + announcements 8:30aBikes depart from City Market west plaza 9 - 9:30aPedal & Park at Daredevil Brewing Co. 6a - 6p

Do I need to preregister?While it is preferred, you can register day of at the City Market.

What does the "celebration" at the market entail?The celebration at the market will include a DJ, food, a biergarten by Tomlinson Tap Room, facepainting for the kids, corn hole and larger than life checkers and swag and price giveaways.

Help! I don't have a bike.Bicycle Garage Indianapolis has a limited number of rental bikes available at their shop located at the YMCA Bike Hub. A coupon for a rental I available here

Basic bike maintenance will also be available at BGI.

Is parking available if I plan to drive downtown with my bike?Yes, Street parking is also available and free on Sunday/

What about parking my bike at the track?Secure bike parking will be provided as part of your registration fee by Pedal & Park at Daredevil Brewing Co (1151 W Main St, Speedway, IN 46224) from 6a - 6p. The ride from downtown will end here. Daredevil is a .8 miles from the track and the walk should take about 15 minutes.

What is the route the ride is taking to the track and how long of a ride will it be?The route to the track is 5.7 miles, which should take 30-45 minutes to ride. The route will leave the City Market and go north on Delaware St to Michigan St, then left on Michigan to Cossell Rd, and then Cossell Rd. to Main St. in Speedway and then Daredevil Brewing.

This is a no drop ride with a leisurely pace and no one will be left behind. An IMPD officer will be riding with the group and there will be ride leaders at the front and back of the pack.

Is there is a return group ride as well?Group rides back downtown will leave on the hour from Pedal and Park following the conclusion of the race.

Are helmets required?Helmets are required.

Can I bring a backpack or cooler with food and drinks with me?Feel free to bring backpacks and coolers on the ride. However, glass is not permitted inside the Speedway.